Ingredients

For the sauce:

  • 2 cups Water
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce
  • 2-3 tbsp. Brown Sugar
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 in. piece of Fresh Ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp. Sesame Oil
  • ½ tsp. Gochugaru (Korean Red Pepper Flakes)

For the Lentils:

  • 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
  • ½ yellow Onion, chopped
  • 1 cup Red Lentils
  • 2 Green Onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Sesame Seeds
Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients.
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the onion and sauté for a few minutes until the onion softens and begins to brown. Now add the lentils and the sauce. Cover and bring to a gentle simmer until the lentils are cooked and tender, and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Serve by spooning over rice, and garnishing with the green onions and sesame seeds.